Monday, December 25, 2017

Making a good impression is what counts whether you’re a business, singer or choir leader

I’ll let you into a secret: I’m not glued to my computer on this Christmas day!

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photo by Nigel

I wrote this piece a while back and have scheduled it to be published on 25th December.

Monday, December 18, 2017

A little praise goes a long way for both singers AND choir leaders

When things aren’t going well, it’s noticeable. That’s when you give constructive criticism.

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But when everything is going smoothly, it’s easy to take it for granted. That’s when a word or two of praise can work wonders.

Monday, December 11, 2017

What to do if you catch a cold and a concert is looming

At this time of year many of you will be singing in Christmas concerts.

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It’s also the time of year when there are plenty of bugs around. Here’s a timely reminder of what you can do if you catch a cold and a concert is coming up.

Monday, December 04, 2017

12 false beliefs about singing that can prevent you from even trying – don’t let them stop you!

Many of us had bad singing experiences at school. You might have been kicked out of the choir or told to stand at the back and mime.

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Experiences like that can put you off singing for years, and even if you really want to give it a go in later life there are many ridiculous myths which may prevent you from even trying. Time to explode them!